6 months ago I had my bump rasped down and my tip refined/turned up. There is still a bump, and on the sides of the bridge the bones still protrude. There are still divots right before you can feel the bone that juts out on both sides of the bridge. I did the massages and waited to see results. Am I right in assuming I'll need another rhinoplasty if I ever want it straight? Or is this just swelling?
April 26, 2018
Answer: Hard to say for sure As Dr. Miller had mentioned, it is probably too soon to answer most of your questions. Regarding the 'divots' - the cuts in the bone (osteotomies) sometimes leave a fine ridge. This is usually not a bother to patients long term and are generally not visible. In terms of the bump, I would wait a full year before making a decision regarding a revision. To take down a small bump, your surgery would be a lot less involved and would likely not require re-breaking of the nasal bones.
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April 26, 2018
Answer: Hard to say for sure As Dr. Miller had mentioned, it is probably too soon to answer most of your questions. Regarding the 'divots' - the cuts in the bone (osteotomies) sometimes leave a fine ridge. This is usually not a bother to patients long term and are generally not visible. In terms of the bump, I would wait a full year before making a decision regarding a revision. To take down a small bump, your surgery would be a lot less involved and would likely not require re-breaking of the nasal bones.
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April 25, 2018
Answer: Do I need a revision? Thank you for sharing your questions and photos. More views would be helpful, but on this 3/4 view the inferior margin of the left nasal bone is what you are noticing with some depression where the upper lateral cartilages begin. It is difficult to tell if this will improve to your liking or not. Placement of spreader grafts to camouflage the transition and/or osteotomies to narrow the nose are maneuvers that are often utilized. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and allow him to keep watching you closely for improvement. Only he/she knows the maneuvers used during your surgery. If after a year or so he/she determines all the swelling is resolved, you may consider a revision if the result is not consistent with your overall goals. I hope this helps. Take care
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April 25, 2018
Answer: Do I need a revision? Thank you for sharing your questions and photos. More views would be helpful, but on this 3/4 view the inferior margin of the left nasal bone is what you are noticing with some depression where the upper lateral cartilages begin. It is difficult to tell if this will improve to your liking or not. Placement of spreader grafts to camouflage the transition and/or osteotomies to narrow the nose are maneuvers that are often utilized. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and allow him to keep watching you closely for improvement. Only he/she knows the maneuvers used during your surgery. If after a year or so he/she determines all the swelling is resolved, you may consider a revision if the result is not consistent with your overall goals. I hope this helps. Take care
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